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Thursday, February 24, 2005

Terrific performance today at the National CBDNA Conference here in New York—Bill Berz and his excellent Rutgers Wind Ensemble, in the midst of a very challenging program, premiered THE RIVERS OF BOWERY, my new work written for the occasion. Great reactions to the piece all around, and I was of course thrilled. Another highlight of the afternoon was Texas A&M Commerce's masterful concert, featuring BCM-friend Jeff Gershman's brilliant arrangement of Zappa's G-Spot Tornado.

Again, my thanks to Bill and the ensemble for their hard work and artistry, and onward with a great CBDNA weekend!